Assistant Professor (TTS) of Genetics
Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
R.V.M.P.
Biography
Dr Bilal completed his PhD with distinction from Vetmeduni, Vienna, Austria. He has M.Phil and D.V.M. qualifications from UVAS, Lahore. He is serving at UVAS since 2019.
Area of Interest
Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Genome Editing using CRISPR/Cas System
Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics
Biological and Veterinary Sciences
Publications
Ahmad HI, Majeed M, Ahmad MZ et al. (2021) Comparative analysis of the mitochondrial proteins reveals complex structural and functional relationships in Fasciola species. Microb Pathog. 152(104754).
Majeed M, Hatem S, Kumar G, El-Matbouli M, Saleh M (2018) Editing the genome of Aphanomyces invadans using CRISPR/Cas9. Parasit Vectors. 11:554.
Majeed M, Saleh M, Menanteau-Ledouble S, Palić D, El-Matbouli M (2018) Dissemination, identification and treatment of Aphanomyces invadans, the causative agent of epizootic ulcerative syndrome in Fish. Wien Tierarztl Monatsschr. 105:63-71
Majeed M, Kumar G, Schlosser S, El-Matbouli M and Saleh M (2017) In vitro investigations on extracellular proteins secreted by Aphanomyces invadans, the causative agent of Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS). Acta Vet Scand. 59:78.
Zainab R, Mukhtar A, Saleem Z, Kaul H and Majeed M (2022) Aspergillus fumigatus’ GliA, GliP and GliZ Genes Edited Using CRISPR/Cas System. Fourth International Conference on Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Biosciences, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
Zainab R, Mukhtar A, Saleem Z, Majeed M (2022) Editing the Gliotoxin-Related gli Genes in Aspergillus Fumigatus Using CRISPR/Cas System to Check Aspergillosis in Poultry. PSC@IPEX2022. Expo Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
Ahmad HI, Majeed M and Afzal G (2021) Evolutionary adaptation of IL4R gene in the yak lineage enriched in innate immune pathways. 1st International Conference on the Yak (Bos grunniens), Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
Majeed M, Soliman H, Kumar G, Saleh M, El-Matbouli M (2018) Targeting the extracellular serine protease of Aphanomyces invadans using CRISPR/Cas9. Genome Engineering Workshop, Cambridge, MA, USA
Majeed M, Kumar G, El-Matbouli M, Saleh M (2017) In-vitro investigations of proteases secreted by Aphanomyces invadans, the potential cause of epizootic ulcerative syndrome in fish. 18th International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish. Belfast, UK
Majeed M, El-Matbouli M, Saleh M (2017) CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genome editing in Aphanomyces invadans. Agricultural Biotechnology in the XXI Century. Havana, Cuba
Majeed M, Javed K, Ali A, Anjum A (2013) Initial Report on Bovine Clinical Cytogenetic Initiatives in Pakistan. 9th European Cytogenetics Conference. Dublin, Ireland
Majeed M (2012) Congenital Defects in Cattle. Conference and Workshop for Genetic Improvement and Fertility Enhancement in Livestock, UVAS, Pattoki, Pakistan
Ali A, Pasha HM, Majeed M, Hassan SH (2010) Applications of Cytogenetics & Molecular Cytogenetics in Diagnostics. National Conference on Molecular Cytogenetics, UVAS, Pattoki, Pakistan
Ahmad HI, Majeed M, Jabbar A, Arif R, Afzal G (2021) Reproductive Toxicity of Arsenic: What We Know and What We Need to Know?. In: Environmental Health. IntechOpen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.95379.
Malik A, Khalid F, Hidait N, Anjum KM, Saima, Razaq A, Azmat H, Majeed M (2023) Arsenic Toxicity in Fish: Sources and Impacts. In: Arsenic in Environment – Sources, Implications and Remedies. IntechOpen. DOI: XXXXXXXXX. (under publication)
Research Projects
1. Establishing Mutant Strain of Aspergillus fumigatus Using CRISPR/Cas System, Funding Source (and Amount): NRPU, HEC, Pakistan (13.502 Million PKR), Execution: UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, Role: Principal Investigator, Status On-going (2021-2024)
2. Investigation for Resistance to Bovine Tuberculosis in Dairy Animals and its Importance for Food Safety and Public Health in Punjab, Funding Source (and Amount): NRPU, HEC, Pakistan (19.982 Million PKR), Execution: UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan, Role: Co-Principal Investigator, Status: Approved (2023-2026)
3. CRISPR/Cas Gene Editing of Aphanomyces invadans, Funding Source (and Amount): HEC, Pakistan (50,000 Euro), Execution: Vetmeduni, Vienna, Austria, Role: PhD Scholar, Status: Completed (2015-2018)
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses: Genetics, Human Genetics, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Postgraduate Courses (M.Phil): Concepts of Genetics, Genetic Engineering and its Applications, Advanced Molecular Technologies, Microbial Genetics, Genetically Modified Foods and Human Health, Scientific Writing and Paper Presentation, Postgraduate Courses (Ph.D): Genome Editing: CRISPR/Cas9, Advanced Cytogenetics, Advance Genetic Analysis
Scientific Events (Organised)
10. Workshop on Primer Designing for PCR, 9. Hands-on Training on PCR Protocol, 8. Training on DNA Gel Electrophoresis, 7. World CRISPR Day Seminar, 6. Workshop on Using Mendeley for Recording and Utilizing Bibliographic Citations, 5. SDS PAGE Workshop: Isolating and Purifying Proteins, 4. Workshop on Designing the guide RNAs for CRISPR/Cas Gene Editing, 3. Training Session on Route to Post-Graduate Studies Abroad, 2. National Symposium on CRISPR/Cas System, 1. Seminar on CRISPR/Cas: Let’s Talk Nobel